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Eddleston Family History

Eddleston Surname Meaning

English: habitational name from Edleston (Cheshire) or Edlaston (Derbyshire).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Eddleston family from?

You can see how Eddleston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eddleston family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Eddleston families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 589 Eddleston families living in Lancashire. This was about 89% of all the recorded Eddleston's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Eddleston families in 1891.
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What did your Eddleston ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Cotton Weaver and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Eddleston. 29% of Eddleston men worked as a Cotton Weaver and 66% of Eddleston women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Eddleston were Cotton Weaver (retired) and Incapacitated.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Cotton Weaver
    29%
  • Dairy Farmer
    19%
  • General Labourer
    19%
  • Cotton Weaver (retired)
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    66%
  • Cotton Weaver
    13%
  • Housewife
    3%
  • Incapacitated
    3%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Eddleston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eddleston census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 754 immigration records available for the last name Eddleston. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 651 military records available for the last name Eddleston. For the veterans among your Eddleston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eddleston lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Eddleston life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Eddleston in 1963 was 81, and 62 in 2003.

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